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Bristol Rovers say that an FA investigation is ongoing after the club appealed because of an alleged breach of league rules by Wycombe Wanderers.

Rovers were relegated on the last day of the season after failing to beat the Buckinghamshire club at the Memorial Stadium.

They believe the club breached FA rules on Third Party Ownership of at least one of their players.

Bristol Rovers have today received a letter from the FA confirming that their Governance department is undertaking an investigation into whether or not Wycombe Wanderers breached the rules surrounding third party ownership.

This investigation is currently ongoing and any decision on whether disciplinary action will be taken, will be given in due course.

Rovers played Wycombe at the Memorial Stadium on the last day of the season Credit: ITV News West Country

The Football League has confirmed it's investigating claims by Bristol Rovers that they shouldn't have been relegated. Rovers finished level on points with Wycombe Wanderers but below them on goal difference but say their opponents breached FA rules on player ownership.

An application to list the entire Memorial Stadium as a war memorial has been rejected. The gates to the stadium are already grade II listed. The move would have prevented a supermarket development on the site but English Heritage says the stands are not of sufficient interest.

English Heritage says the stands are not of sufficient interest Credit: Andrew Matthews/EMPICS Sport